In spite of my father’s best efforts, the aerial was never well enough situated to give us a clear view. We watched Captain Kangaroo in the morning, Wallaby Jack in the afternoon and gathered around for the Starlit Stairway on Saturday night. The stuff we get from television (I use the word “stuff” because this is a family newspaper) is our fault. Early on, you will learn that it is acceptable for children to be disrespectful, cynical, rude and obsessed with sex. Later in the evening, you will learn that it is acceptable for adults to be disrespectful, cynical, rude and obsessed with sex.